I stood no chance to become great in any other way than by accident.With these words, Davy Crockett reflects on his extraordinary journey from growing up in the backwoods of Tennessee to becoming a congressperson in Washington, D.C. People often do not know the truth about the man made famous for the crucial role he played in the Battle of the Alamo.Kids will find out about Davy's well-known se…
Drawing from their own journals, this story offers a first-hand account of what life was like when the New World was new, as they went forth on their great expedition to the west. Simultaneous.
From the inspiring yet straightforward words of Abraham Lincoln, the story of a man who went to school for no more than one year, lost two elections, and then went to lead our nation through the hardest of times, is told. Through speeches, writings, and memoirs, Lincoln offers readers a personal history lesson of his life.
In Their Own Words: Thomas Edison tells the exciting story of Edison's life using his laboratory notes, business records, and personal recollections. "I find out what the world needs. Then I go ahead and try to invent it."With these words, Thomas Edison explains how he developed ideas and turned them into useful inventions. Although he is most famous for inventing the lightbulb, Edison is cred…
This illustrated biography provides a first-hand account of what life was like during this important period in history while telling of the different events that led to the Revolutionary War. Simultaneous.